Timeless Style

Ugh! What was I thinking?

You’ve been there, admit it. It happens to me when I look at old pictures of myself and cringe, analyzing every detail from my outfit, to my hair, even my jewelry choices (although admittedly that’s a little more rare).

As I approach my one year anniversary at The Hive and The Shoe Hive, I realize now that what I thought I once knew about my own personal style, I no longer know. I have evidently evolved in personal style and taste, and I am getting comfortable with the acknowledgement that I am still figuring it out.

Elizabeth has time and again introduced me to new designers – and pieces of clothes that I don’t know how I lived without. I’m being completely serious. What kind of world was I in before Ulla Johnson and Raquel Allegra? Before I met Mother jeans? Or Current/Elliot muscle tanks? How did I function?

These questions still weigh heavy on me. We all evolve, as does our style. One of the most consistent aspects about style icons, however, is that their style is still relevant now, now matter their era. My grandmother was a firm believer in classic looks, things that “never go out of style” as she would say in my ear while we shopped at Neiman’s. Here and there we would add something “festive” (she loves that word) for the current season, especially around the holidays. I am from Texas, after all – and festive goes with Texas.

So, this year, I want to make a conscious effort to invest in pieces that will last a lifetime. What items should I invest in that I can take out of my closet year after year and still be happy with my purchase? Here are a few of my favorites from The Hive’s current collection that are truly worth an investment:

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Katie Coslov

Co-Owner | Mint Condition Designer Consignment Boutique

http://shopmintcondition.com/

katie.coslov@gmail.com

703.836.6468

Co-Owner Katie Coslov bought Mint Condition with her sister-in-law Megan Podolsky in August of 2019. Previously Katie was the Director of Operations at The Shoe Hive and had fallen in love with Old Town’s charming little city, where you walk down the street and greet people by their first names. Coming from numerous other big named retailers, and graduating from The University of Arizona with a Retailing and Consumer Sciences Degree, owning her own store had been on her bucket list! Check Check. Katie and her husband Ryan moved to the Alexandria area in 2016 with their two dogs and now have two little ones also.

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Mint Condition stocks an ever-changing inventory of current women’s clothing, handbags, shoes and jewelry by top designers – all in a fresh boutique atmosphere. Come see why we've been named the DC Metro’s Best Consignment Store by Washingtonian, Northern Virginia, Virginia Living Magazines and the Washington Post Express and featured in Southern Living Magazine as one of Old Town's best boutiques. 

Visit our fabulous 2,000 square foot location along the brick-lined streets of charming, historic Old Town, Alexandria.

www.shopmintcondition.com

Mint Condition                       
103 S. Saint Asaph Street
Alexandria, VA 22314             

703.836.6468